Changwon City, Next Year's 'Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project' Contest

A Total of 9 Contest Applications Planned for 2 Locations Including Okgyehang and Yonghohang

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon City announced on the 1st that it is thoroughly preparing to apply for next year’s ‘Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project’.

According to the city, this project is led by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, with 70% of the total project cost supported by national funds. It aims to improve the quality of life for fishing village residents and realize balanced national development through the revitalization of marine tourism and modernization of community-based infrastructure.

The city announced plans to apply for a total of nine sites, including seven locations: Okgye Port, Yongho Port, Ichang Port, Jeduk Port, Nammun Port, Udo Port, Angol Port, and two sites selected as warming-up project targets: Samgwi Port District and Sillido Port.

Additionally, since February, the city has been working on drafting preliminary plans for the nine target sites, currently in the final stages of preparation through the formation of local consultative bodies and meetings. After submitting the application earlier this month, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will complete the evaluation by the end of November, and approximately 50 sites nationwide will be finalized in December.

Kim Seong-ho, Director of the Marine Port and Fisheries Bureau, said, “The Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project focuses on small-scale fishing port infrastructure as well as community-based SOC projects that residents can actually feel.” He added, “If selected, the project is expected to greatly improve the local economy and the quality of life for residents.”

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